Code2LAB transforms food industry via digital solutions
In response to the growing cash flow in Myanmar’s food and beverage industry, Code2LAB Pte Ltd, a local technology company, has brought two innovative solutions to the market to help digitise the nation’s restaurant industry, according to Min Zeya Phyo, the firm’s founder and chief executive.— Eleven Myanmar

Myanmar: Satire is Not a Crime
Myanmar authorities should drop charges against four performers for criticizing the military in a satirical thangyat performance, Human Rights Watch said today. Thangyat is a form of slam poetry traditionally performed during Myanmar’s April New Year holiday that has long been a vehicle for humorous criticism of everything from politics to social behavior.— Human Right Watch

Illegal charcoal trade threatens Myanmar’s remaining mangroves
Beyond a metal gate in Ranong, a port town in southern Thailand, a warehouse is filled nearly wall to wall and floor to ceiling with bags of illegally sourced charcoal. Children linger outside the building and ride their bicycles as their parents toil inside.— Mongabay

Thailand, Myanmar agree to cooperate
Thailand and Myanmar have signed a collaboration deal to promote tourism routes connecting ancient cities of the two countries in preparation for a travel boom expected from Asean.— Bangkok Post

Myanmar, Vietnam to promote bilateral trade and investments
During five months of this fiscal year, the total trade volume between Myanmar and Vietnam had exceeded 315 million USD. Both countries are now discussing a plan to promote bilateral trade and investments, according to the figures from the Commerce Ministry.— Eleven Myanmar

Paritta Recitation Ceremony for 1381 ME held at Presidential Palace
The Paritta Recitation Ceremony for the 1381 Myanmar Era was held at the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. President U Win Myint, First Lady Daw Cho Cho and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi were present at the event to listen to the Paritta recitation.— The Global New Light of Myanmar

Myanmar enters New Year 1381 ME: Greeting of Sayadaws
Sayadaw Dr. Bhaddanta Kumara Bhivamsa In the New Year, I wish peace of mind and good health for everyone in the world. May all the people of the world and all creatures enjoy good health and peace.— The Global New Light of Myanmar

Government delegation arrives ahead of Wa 30th peace building anniversary
A government delegation travelled to Wa Special Region no. 2 to attend their 30th anniversary on peace building. They visited the Martyr’s Mausoleum and the Peace Monument in Peace Commemoration Park in Pangsang, and the Mongkhan Bridge and the old headquarters of the Burma Communist Party located between Pangsang and Mongkhan on 16 April.— The Global New Light of Myanmar

Gaza, Myanmar MER-C volunteers unable to vote on polling day
The Medical Emergency Rescue Committee (MER-C) Indonesia confirmed its 32 volunteers in Gaza, Palestine, and four in Myanmar were unable to vote following no access to polling facilities during the 2019 legislative and presidential elections.— Antara

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